Citrus hybrids imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of citrus hybrids by the United Arab Emirates reached $10.6 million in 2024 (23.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 152% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.6M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 34.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports citrus hybrids from
One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+674% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $8.6M | 81% |
| China | $861K | 8.1% |
| Spain | $557K | 5.3% |
| India | $262K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $168K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $68K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $67K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 0.3% |
| Philippines | $18K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.73, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates citrus hybrids imports (HS 0805.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0805.29: Fruit, edible: tangelos, wilkings and similar citrus hybrid, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus hybrids imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported citrus hybrids worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 148 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 152% on 2023.
Which countries supply citrus hybrids to the United Arab Emirates?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by China (8%) and Spain (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 999% on the year.
What is the average import price of citrus hybrids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of citrus hybrids to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for citrus hybrids?
The HS code for citrus hybrids is subheading 0805.29. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0805 page.
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